Comparison

JBL ArrayLink vs MP Install

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JBL ArrayLink

This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QR code data transfer
  • Real-time offline data sync
  • Array mechanical information display
  • Built-in inclinometer
  • Built-in noise generator
  • Project library
  • Share groups and arrays
Features
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.

About

MP Install

Configure and control business music and paging mixers for retail and hospitality. Features a setup wizard and intuitive interface for system tuning, with offline or online mixer setup capabilities.

Highlights
  • Configure and control QSC MP-M mixers
  • Setup Wizard for guided configuration
  • Intuitive graphic environment
  • Offline or online mixer setup
  • Intrinsic Correction™ for QSC loudspeakers
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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MP Install is used by designers and installers of business music systems to configure and control QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. MP Install provides the system designer and installer an attractive graphic environment and intuitive workflow to configure and tune the system. A Setup Wizard helps the installer keep track of tasks and easily navigate the MP-M. Onboard Intrinsic Correction™ (factory FIR/IIR presets) for QSC loudspeakers help maximize the performance and value of the system. MP Install may be used to setup a mixer offline (no MP-M connected) or online. Connection to an MP-M is via Wi-Fi and requires a user supplied Wi-Fi router. A separate app, MP Manage supports day-to-day end user operation of basic system functions including zone level, source selection, scene recall, scheduling, and mixer control. It also offers a unique store-and-forward zone paging functionality to the MP-M Series mixer. MP Manage controls are easily customized by the installer to give facility staff as much or as little control as is needed. Requirements iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.

Screenshots

JBL ArrayLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MP Install at 5.0 against JBL ArrayLink's 4.3. MP Install also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). JBL ArrayLink's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MP Install holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JBL ArrayLink has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, MP Install every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JBL ArrayLink versus MP Install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJBL ArrayLinkMP Install
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB26 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.QSC Audio Products, LLC.

Customer experience

JBL ArrayLink

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

MP Install

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JBL ArrayLink

No in-app purchases

None

MP Install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JBL ArrayLink free?
JBL ArrayLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MP Install free?
MP Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JBL ArrayLink or MP Install?
MP Install is rated higher. JBL ArrayLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MP Install averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JBL ArrayLink or MP Install have ads?
Neither JBL ArrayLink nor MP Install shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JBL ArrayLink or MP Install?
JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, and MP Install every 10 months. Most recently, JBL ArrayLink was updated on September 10, 2026 and MP Install on September 14, 2026.

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